AMSAT-UK is a leading organization dedicated to advancing amateur satellite communications in the United Kingdom. Established to promote and support satellite experimentation and development, AMSAT-UK provides resources, education, and a community for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re new to satellite communications or an experienced operator, AMSAT-UK offers valuable insights, technical resources, and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Through events like the annual Colloquium, AMSAT-UK brings together experts, hobbyists, and innovators to share knowledge and ideas. In addition to supporting satellite missions and projects, AMSAT-UK collaborates with international amateur satellite organizations, helping to expand the possibilities of amateur radio and satellite communications around the world.
Satellite News
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from AMSAT-UK
AMSAT-UK would like to wish all it's members and followers a very Merry Christmas,and a prosperous new year. Good Luck in 2012.
Seasons Greetings from ARISS Europe
A seasonal message from ARISS Europe Chairman Gaston Bertels ON4WF. The year is coming to its end. The arrow of time points to the next cycle, which promises to be as exciting and successful for ARISS as 2011. In the last twelve months, our organization set up 112...
Announcement of Opportunity: CubeSat Mission Concept Studies
The core of the UK Space Agency strategy is to lead and sustain the growth of the UK Space Sector. In support of this the National Space Technology Programme (NSTP) promotes the development of new commercial and scientific applications by offering grant funding for...
FO-29 Test Successful
On the AMSAT bulletin board Masa JN1GKZ reports that the December 23 command test on the 15 year old amateur radio satellite FO-29 was successful. FO-29 has been inoperative due to eclipse length and the poor condition of the batteries. It carries a 100 kHz wide...
Seven Student CubeSats Ready For Flight
The first student built amateur radio CubeSats to be sponsored by ESA’s Education Office have passed their Final Acceptance Review and have been declared ready for launch on board the maiden flight of Vega, the new ESA launcher. The launch window for this historic...
FUNCube Status
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AMSAT-UK Nets
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